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Brighton Institute of Technology 2019 Live….. a great college life Learn…. invaluable skills and essential industry knowledge Experience….. real career opportunities and university pathways Version 2.1

Section 1 1a. About BIT 1b. BIT staff introduction Section 2 2a. Visa conditions 2b. Course requirements Section 3 3a. General rules and policies 3b. Student Support Services Section 4 4a. Living in Melbourne, essentials Version 2.1

About BIT Established 2004 Campuses Level one and two 380 Bourke Street Melbourne and Bite at Bourke Commercial Kitchen and Restaurant 238 Collins St Thornbury (Automotive Workshop) Version 2.1

Computers Available 7days a week. Free for students to study, email, research, use the internet Need to get a login and password – do not share DO NOT abuse your computer rights Version 2.1

Staff Introduction CEO: Antarpreet Sekhon Compliance /Training Manager Michael Phillips Student Support/ counselling ParvinderKohli Academic results Lisa Olsen Reception Harjeet Version 2.1

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Version 2.1

Evacuation Assembly Area Typical Floor Plan Version 2.1

Emergencies Only • FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE • Dial 000 • Ensure you are familiar with the emergency procedures • of BIT including fire drills Version 2.1

Around the Campus Lunch spaces with microwave on level 1 & 2. Students are responsible for keeping microwaves clean!! Bins are provided on every floor so usethem. Absolutely no smoking inside the campus including stairwells, bathrooms, lifts and stairs Version 2.1

Students are responsible for treating toilet areas with respect. Leave the toilets as you would at home There are toilets at the back of levels 1,2 and basement kitchen Version 2.1

Enrolment Details As a DHA requirement you MUST provide BIT with your correct and current contact details (email, mobile and home address) Original documents must be provided to BIT for certification (passports, IELTS, Academic transcripts) You must inform BIT within 7 days if your situation changes (including mobile number) Version 2.1

Policies & Procedures • Privacy Policy: Records and other private information will be strictly confidential . • Code of Conduct – you should conduct yourself in a manner that is respectful to the people around you including staff and fellow students. Respect BIT property. Depending on the severity, breaking the Code of Conduct may result in temporary suspension or cancellation of CoE • BIT does NOT tolerate harassment, victimisation, bullying, discrimination against race, religion, disability or gender • The dress code at BIT is fairly casual but you should wear neat and clean clothes and footwear. During practical training you must wear a clean and pressed uniform IN FULL including safety boots. Teachers have the right to deny your entry into the kitchen/workshop if a complete, clean and pressed uniform is not worn. • NO food or drinks in the classroom or labs (water excepted) • Consult Student Handbook for all relevant policies and procedures Version 2.1

Course Information • Books, manuals, tools & equipment • Study your timetable to know when you need to be where!!! • Make sure you bring a black or blue pen and notebook to take notes!! • Ensure that you carry your ID card at ALL TIMES • Most equipment needed for practical classes will be provided to you • Remember that you are supposed to be in class for 20 hours per week Version 2.1

CERTIFICATES AND STATEMENTS OF RESULTS • Apply and collect from reception • Usually takes about ten working days • Need to bring ID • Fees may apply for interim copies • Speak with your trainer for individual unit results after completion of each unit TIMETABLES • You will be given your timetables this week • Classes start at 8:30 AM SHARP • You may be denied class room entry if you are late for class • View noticeboards Version 2.1

Deferment Evidence of your reason(s) for deferral MUST be provided Deferral of 13 days or less will not be reported to DHA BIT is legally obligated to report deferrals of 14 days or more Please make an appointment with the admission manager (Lisa Olsen) to discuss your eligibility If you defer your course for two months or more, a group change may be required as you would have missed too many classes and catching up is not feasible. If you don’t defer by notifying BIT administration and leave to go overseas anyway or decide to stay home, you will be considered absent and be subsequently assessed as not yet competent for the units you’ve missed. Version 2.1

You must have a valid reason to qualify for deferment.... Valid reasons: • Marriage (your own) • If you suffer from a physical or psychological illness that is serious enough to require treatment and that impairs your ability to come to classes (common cold, headaches, etc. are not considered serious enough) • Death or serious physical and/or psychological ailment of a parent, grandparent, brother or sister or child. Non Valid reasons: • Marriage of family, neighbours and friends • Minor illnesses • If your cousins dog has gone missing • Work All deferments must be applied for formally and an interview may be required to ascertain whether you qualify or not. This is a normal procedure Version 2.1

Department of Home Affairs (DHA) The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs provides comprehensive information about student visa requirements and the application process, as well as application document checklists to assist you with your application. Visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud for the latest information. Version 2.1

Training Courses provided by BIT are face to face and include classroom tutorials, kitchen/automotive workshop work, seminars, self guided computer research. They are conducted over a period of 20 hours per week. Training is organised in a variety of ways and may involve: • Training seminars, video’s • Case studies / Projects / Assignments / Presentations / Role plays • Guest speakers • Individual and Group work Version 2.1

Assessment In general terms assessment during training will involve: • Observation of performance • Case studies / Projects / Assignments / Presentations / Role plays • Written tests • Integrated assessment of some units may occur Students will be given advance warning of the time and form of any assessment and will not be expected to sit an assessment they have not prepared for. Students will be given an opportunity for at least one re-assessment for any assessments not satisfactorily achieved on the first attempt. Version 2.1

Communicate with your teacher and ask about your progress and results each time you have completed or are about to complete a unit Version 2.1

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) • Students that have completed units at another college, are assessed as competent and are able to provide an official transcript of results will not have to do those units again. (credit transfer) • Recognised qualifications from overseas that are relevant to the course you are undertaking at BIT may be considered. For instance a Computer Technology degree from India may be used as RPL for a unit such as ‘Use Business Technology’. In such an instance you may be required to do one assessment only. Version 2.1

Assessment Marking • To be deemed Competent (C) for a unit you must demonstrate competency on multiple occasions. That means you will be assessed every session in one way or another. • If you miss ANY assessment you will be at risk of not passing that unit depending on your performance on other assessments of the same unit. • The more assessments you will miss the more difficult it will be for you to achieve competentency. • If you are deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC) you will be required to do additional work or redo assessments so as to attain competency. An NYC is generally given if you have missed or failed ONE or more assignment(s). Practical reassessment will cost you. Version 2.1

If you have received an NYC you are entitled to do a re-assessment on a specific day allocated by your teacher. For practical reassessments a fee of $250 will be charged. If you fail or do not attend re-assessment you will be charged. DO NOT WASTE THE OPPORTUNITY AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL PREPARED FOR YOUR FIRST ASSESSMENT to avoid unnecessary cost Version 2.1

Cheating, Copying & Plagiarising • If you are caught cheating you will FAIL that module and receive a written warning. If caught a second time you may be suspended for up to two weeks. • You cannot copy another person’s work. This includes printed materials and website content Not Acceptable Version 2.1

Missing class Under the student (class 500) visa you must be in class 20 hours per week. If you miss a class you must inform reception and if you are sick you must have a medical certificate. ONLINE CERTIFICATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE Version 2.1

The above criteria and conditions are NON NEGOTIABLE. • You may however appeal a trainers’ assessment of your work if you feel the awarded mark is unfair. In this case the Training Manager will review the original assessment for final ruling. Conversely, you may consult the student counsellor for special consideration • Special consideration may be given in case you are incapacitated and are unable to attend classes due to serious injury or illness, incarceration (jail /remand centre), bereavement (death in the family) or mental incapacitation • You will need to make an appointment with student services to be assessed for eligibility for special consideration. Version 2.1

If you are granted a visa, you must abide by its conditions. Failure to comply with these conditions could result in the cancellation of your visa. These conditions include (but are not limited to): • Condition 8202 Maintain satisfactory academic progress & you must remain enrolled in a registered course • Condition 8501 Maintain approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while in Australia • Condition 8516 Your main course of study must continue to be a course in the education sector that matches your student visa, and that you must continue to have sufficient financial capacity to support your study and stay in Australia. • Condition 8533 Notify your training provider of your Australian address and any subsequent changes of address within 7 days • Condition 8105 You are permitted to work 20 hours per week during school terms (unlimited outside of school term) • Remain with the principal education provider for 6 calendar months, unless released by the provider to attend another institution For a full list of mandatory and discretionary student visa conditions please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions?product=500 Version 2.1

Student Support Services Assistance with: • Finding accommodation • Where & how to look for work • Making a resume • Interview skills • Local laws related to workplace, renting accommodation etc. • Assimilation to a new country and culture • Personal Counselling (or direction to professional counsellers) Version 2.1

Working in Australia • Maximum of 20 hours per week during term (no restrictions during breaks) • BIT will not schedule classes around your work • Make sure that your work does not conflict with your study time • You require a TAX FILE NUMBER from the tax office (ATO) • If you earn more than $450.00 per month you are entitled to a minimum of 9.5% superannuation (this is yours to take with you when you return to your country) Version 2.1

Be careful Do not work more than 20 hours, your boss may use this against you!! • Do not give an employer your passport • Contact the school counsellor/Fairwork for information on pay rates Version 2.1

Fairwork Any problems that can’t be sorted out between you and your employer you can go to the Fairwork Ombudsman https://www.fairwork.gov.au Version 2.1

Living in Melbourne Version 2.1

Arts, history, sports, fashion, nightlife • Population of 5 million • 120 different nationalities www.thatsmelbourne.com.au www.melbourne.com.au www.visitvictoria.com Version 2.1

Transport • Trams, trains, buses, myki cards at www.ptv.vic.gov.au • One ticket valid for trains, buses, trams • Nightrider bus • Taxis 13 10 08 (Silver Top) DRIVING IN AUSTRALIA • You can use your overseas licence providing it is in English or has an English translation • This is valid indefinitely unless you hold a permanent visa • Enquiries www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Version 2.1

Accommodation • Homestay Stay with an Australian family. Accommodation, 3 meals a day, all inclusive............ • Flats, units, apartments • Share house • Student accommodation FIND PLACES • Make an appointment with Student Support Services • Real estate agents in the area where you choose to live • Student notice boards • Internet Version 2.1

Accommodation Paying a bond: A landlord will ask you for money before you move into an apartment. This is called a security deposit or bond, and may amount to more than AU$1,000 dollars and is refundable when you leave the premises permanently Property Inspection: Always inspect the premises and list/photograph ANY signs of damage. Bring this to the attention of the landlord or real estate agent immediately. If you don’t report existing damage you could potentially be blamed for that damage which may cost you a lot of money… WHY SHOULD YOU PAY FOR SOME ONE ELSE’S MESS?? Version 2.1

Signing a Lease The importance of signing a lease………….. • Protects you from being exploited by your landlord or house mates • Gives you legal rights (and responsibilities) • Makes arguing your case less complicated NEVER MOVE INTO A HOUSE OR FLAT WITHOUT SIGNING A LEASE AGREEMENT MAKING SURE TO READ THE CONTRACT BEFORE YOU SIGN IT Version 2.1

BANKS • Open Monday to Friday • To open a savings account you can apply online or go into a branch. You will need to provide ID. (100 points – passport etc) see bank websites. FOREIGN CURRENCY • Plenty of outlets around the city HEALTH INSURANCE • Overseas Student Health Cover provided by AHM • http://www.bupa.com.au (approx. $520 for single 12 months) • See website on advice on what to do if you need treatment, change your details etc. Version 2.1

Important Phone Numbers St Vincent's Hospital 9231 2211 Royal Melbourne Hospital 9342 7000 Lifeline counselling 13 11 14 Poisons Information 13 11 26 Alcohol and Drug Counselling 1800 888 236 Interpreting Service 13 14 50 Water – City West 13 16 91 Version 2.1

“SAFETY” We want you to come to college So look after yourselves Remember some things are very different in Australia In 2017 – 2018 107 drowning incidents 2019 22 dead up to 01/02/2019 in Victoria Version 2.1

“SAFETY” The person most likely to die from drowning in Australia is either very young (under 5 years of age) or a foreign visitor/student. Version 2.1

Water Melbourne has many great beaches, most are very safe Some are not! Always swim between the flags This is where the lifeguards are looking Version 2.1

Insects Many Australian spiders are venomous Some can kill Red back Sydney Funnel Web Most are just annoying Version 2.1

Snakes Australia has some of the most venomous snakes in the world. Most Australian snakes will kill you. About half the deaths are due to bites from the brown snake; the rest mostly from tiger snake, taipan and death adder. Version 2.1

Snakes It is uncommon to die within four hours of a snake bite. So don’t panic you have time. All Australian hospitals carry anti-venom to the most common snakes and spiders in their area. If bitten, identify the snake/spider and go to hospital Version 2.1

Shark More people drown than are attacked by sharks The risk is real but small. Swim between the flags Version 2.1

Jellyfish/blue ringed octopus • Blue ringed octopus, is very pretty but has one of the most toxic venoms in the world. 1 death already in Victoria this year. • Jellyfish, mainly in northern waters, 8000 people stung in Dec.18 – Jan. 19 Version 2.1

UV Man made chemicals have depleted the ozone layer above Australia. Information on ultraviolet (UV) radiation is essential for our lives under the Australian sun Version 2.1

UV Listen to weather reports and on days of high UV index stay out of the sun High UV exposure causes skin cancer. Version 2.1

UV In 2008, it was estimated that every year around 434,000 people will be diagnosed with one or more non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia. In 2006, 410 people died from non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia. This number is growing Version 2.1

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